We’re growing tired of the constant turnover of creative directors in fashion—but now Kate Middleton is stepping into her own designer era.

Yesterday afternoon, the Prince and Princess of Wales visited Stirling, Scotland. Their day began at the National Curling Academy, meeting Team Great Britain ahead of the Winter Olympics in Milan, and ended with a pint at The Gothenburg pub in the former mining village of Fallin. For readers of this magazine, however, the highlight was surely their stop at Radical Weavers. This volunteer-run textile studio, founded in 2019, uses traditional tartan-weaving workshops to build community, with finished pieces donated to food banks, homeless shelters, and refugee centers.

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The Waleses—who, as one volunteer joked, already have plenty of tartans to their name—were invited to create a new pattern on a traditional loom. William immediately chose yarns in blue, teal, red, green, and hot pink. “It’s going to be interesting to see how they all mix,” he remarked. Catherine politely disagreed: “That’s quite punchy.” She knows her style: arriving in Scotland, she wore a longline, double-breasted Chris Kerr coat styled with Gianvito Rossi boots and a Le Kilt skirt. The coat was made from a Johnstons of Elgin wool in a navy and ice-blue plaid, inspired by Scotland, which she helped design. This appears to be the first time she has been publicly credited as a collaborator, and it was perfectly in keeping with her signature style.

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Catherine has always been hands-on with her wardrobe, often working closely with trusted designers on bespoke, re-wearable pieces—like her many custom Catherine Walker coat dresses. That involvement seems to have deepened since her former personal assistant and stylist, Natasha Archer, reportedly stepped down in 2025. A longtime ambassador for British craftsmanship, it’s easy to imagine Kate following a model like Duchy Originals—established by King Charles to promote sustainable, organic British farming—and applying it to fashion instead.

Frequently Asked Questions
Of course Here is a list of FAQs about the collaboration between a British heritage brand and Kate Middleton designed to sound like questions from real customers

General Information
Q Which British brand has Kate Middleton collaborated with
A The specific brand hasnt been named in your prompt but historically she has collaborated with brands like Molly Goddard or supported others like Erdem and Jenny Packham For a new launch it would likely be a heritage brand such as Burberry Barbour Johnstons of Elgin or a similar classic British label

Q What exactly is the collaboration Is it a clothing line
A It depends on the brand It could be a curated collection of existing pieces a brandnew capsule collection she helped design or a special edit of products where a portion of proceeds goes to one of her charitable patronages

Q Why is this collaboration such a big deal
A Kate Middleton is a global style icon Her endorsement instantly boosts a brands profile associates it with elegance and quality and often leads to items selling out extremely quicklya phenomenon known as the Kate Effect

Purchasing Products
Q Where can I buy the collaboration pieces
A They will be available through the brands official website their flagship stores and possibly select highend department stores The launch announcement will specify all retailers

Q Will the collection be expensive
A It likely will be in the luxury price range especially if its with a heritage brand However there might be a range of accessories or items at different price points to make it more accessible

Q Is the collection sustainable or ethically made
A This would be a key focus for both Kate and a modern heritage brand Look for information on the brands website about material sourcing manufacturing in the UK and any sustainability certifications

Q Will the pieces be limited edition
A Most likely yes Collaborations and capsule collections are often produced in limited quantities which adds to their exclusivity and demand

Style Practicality
Q Is Kates style in this collaboration formal or casual
A It will likely reflect her personal style classic polished and versatile Expect wearable pieces like a tailored coat a